Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Full Time

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent maintenance service.
• Performs all duties on the daily and weekly maintenance lists.
• Supports all teams with cleaning projects.
• Performs minor repairs and improvements.
• Participates in ordering supplies required for store maintenance.
• Helps with cleaning emergencies.
• Helps maintain the store’s landscaping and parking lot.
• Performs continual cleaning of all store departments.
• Arrives on time, appropriately groomed and dressed, works all scheduled shifts, and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Skills

• Ability to handle unpleasant tasks with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates concern for the overall appearance of the store.
• Knowledge of Whole Foods Market culture, quality standards, core values, and products.
• Passion for cleanliness.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions, established procedures, and maintain professional conduct.
• Effective time management and organization skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with Whole Foods Market quality goals.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Standing/walking 6–8 hours in an 8‑hour shift.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Frequent motions: bending, twisting, squatting, reaching.
• Exposure to FDA‑approved cleaning chemicals.
• Temperature exposure: below 32 °F (freezing), 32‑40 °F (refrigerators), and above 90 °F.
• Ability to work in wet and cold environments.
• Flexible schedule required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Use of tools and equipment such as box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

Experience

No prior retail experience required.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $16.00‑$25.40 hourly, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits,” a comprehensive benefits program for full‑ and part‑time team members. Eligible members may receive a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness resources, health & wellness support programs, and access to additional team‑member perks. Eligibility is determined by the applicable Whole Benefits plan based on hire date, work location, length of service, and job type.